Use of silly Rolex nicknames by age group

[dwjez14]

40
I use them and don’t care. As silly as it is I even catch ADs using the lingo now also

[Navarino]

My sales guy has been selling at an AD for over 30 years. He even refers to them in conversation as the "Batman", "Pepsi", "Rootbeer" and "Hulk". I don't think anything less of him for it. "Batman" is a lot easier to say than "BLNR".

[MidCitySlim]

I don't have the memory or care to recall reference numbers or nicknames, so I say, "Ohh, that's a nice blue one. Ohh, you have the white one. Sweeeeet."

[101031-28]

In my 40s and DO NOT use them. Only exception is the occasional pepsi and coke when referencing the 16710 since it was available with both inserts.

[AJMarcus]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

If the term Bluesy was good enough for JJ, it’s good enough for me!

Most people on here have no idea who JJ was. Those were the great days of TRF.

[Joemck]

I’m still trying to figure out how to put an onion on a belt; either the white or yellow...

[007timer]

30-40 and I absolutely despise the nick names and do not use them


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[McLovin]

Originally Posted by dr.brian

if the term bluesy was good enough for jj, it’s good enough for me!

+1

[Roli4life]

I still think we should call the new BLRO Superman...

[SJC]

66 and never would use them. They deserve more respect than that.

[Malibuboy]

Smuuuuuuuuuuuurf!

57, and doesn’t care what you think. Suck it up, buttercup.

[Roli4life]

Originally Posted by Malibuboy

Smuuuuuuuuuuuurf!

57, and doesn’t care what you think. Suck it up, buttercup.

^^^This

[woof]

I'm 55. I think I'm old enough to use nicknames.

[Marc1310]

You neec an option for those that dont use nicknames.

[Zack1978]

This is a stupid thread.........
At 40 I use the "evil" nicknames and will continue to do so. I am not an elitist that needs to refer to watches by their reference number. Get a life!

[cdnwatchguy]

Originally Posted by torrente

51, I do not have any of the nicknames but I think that are more useful than references or long description.

This. Reference numbers mean nothing to me, but say Kermit or Batman and I know what we are talking about. Oh and I am 59.

Also, what people call their watches bothers me not in the slightest.

[Oreo0817]

I'm 18, I prefer nicknames because I can't be bothered to memorize references

[skiahh]

Originally Posted by Frank McKay

I can’t imagine any man over the age of 40 is referencing these silly and awful nicknames for various Rolex watches e.g., Bluesy, Hulk, Batman, stop stop stop!

If you’re a constant user of these nicknames, please select your age range for a fun little poll.

20-30

30-40

40-50

50-60

Is there an age in there for stuck up old git?

[omx5o]

Nothing wrong with nicknames per se, but do we really need to use children’s cartoon characters?

[watchtung]

My AD uses them. They referred to batman and Pepsi for sure.

Depending on who I talk to I'll either refer to reference numbers or model names to start. I think the only one I probably say to describe a watch is pepsi because its so widely known. I don't really say kermit, hulk, batman, etc etc. I feel those are lesser known.

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by watchtung

My AD uses them. They referred to batman and Pepsi for sure.

Depending on who I talk to I'll either refer to reference numbers or model names to start. I think the only one I probably say to describe a watch is pepsi because its so widely known. I don't really say kermit, hulk, batman, etc etc. I feel those are lesser known.

Those others you mentioned are definitely widely known among the watch enthusiast community

[watchtung]

Originally Posted by Kliminator

Those others you mentioned are definitely widely known among the watch enthusiast community

Oh for sure. But like I said depends on who I talk to. My wife knows literally nothing about watches but surprised me when my 16700 showed up recently and said "oh your pepsi came!" I responded with "how do you know that?!" Response was that I watch too many youtube videos and hodinkee lol.

For some reason non watch people know a pepsi, but if I said a batman, hulk, or kermit they would probably tilt their head at me!

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by watchtung

Oh for sure. But like I said depends on who I talk to. My wife knows literally nothing about watches but surprised me when my 16700 showed up recently and said "oh your pepsi came!" I responded with "how do you know that?!" Response was that I watch too many youtube videos and hodinkee lol.



For some reason non watch people know a pepsi, but if I said a batman, hulk, or kermit they would probably tilt their head at me!

Definitely a product of being married to a watch enthusiast! All those videos you're watching making it into the back of her mind haha

I think the general population has no idea about the Pepsi nickname either.

[Speedbird-1]

Does it really matter?

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

Does it really matter?

No, it doesn't

[d11n]

I'm over 40...not a constant user of the nicknames....but on occasion depending on audience...sometimes it is just easier.

[1William]

I do use the nicknames when it suits the conversation.

[watchmework]

I’ve met numerous ADs, most over the age of 40 who has referenced the models to me by their nickname.

[Aztro]

All my local ADs use nicknames, and I have to remember enough pointless numbers for work. Using #s is a bit of a shibboleth for real watch nerds though- maybe some people like that?

[Slider817]

I use them occasionally, it’s easier for me to remember than all the reference numbers. Although I often forget which nickname goes to each watch.